The Chandler Fire Department is seeking volunteers to give a couple of hours to prevent drowning.

The department needs help distributing water-safety materials door-to-door on Saturday, March 29, educating the public about the need for adults to provide direct and constant supervision of children around water.

This is the fourth year the department has teamed with the public on this campaign. Last year, there were seven water-related incidents reported in Chandler, including one adult death.

Firefighters say that even one is too many.

"This year, we intend to target our drowning-prevention efforts in north Chandler, since many of the recent incidents occurred in this area of the city," Chandler Fire Chief Jeff Clark said. "If everyone can come together and support this campaign, I know we can prevent more tragedies. Please join us in our efforts to eliminate childhood drownings."

Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. March 29 at Desert Oasis Aquatic Center, 1400 W. Summit Place, north of Elliot Road between Alma School and Dobson roads. Volunteers will walk their assigned routes, leaving a message at each home. Each route should take less than two hours to complete.

The message in the fliers stresses that adults must take responsibility for securing pools or other bodies of water in their homes. Adults are asked to supervise children in their care and teach them to swim. Adults are encouraged to learn CPR.

Those interested should call 480-782-2141 before March 29. Volunteers must provide their own transportation. Volunteers age 17 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.

For those who cannot take part March 29, the Fire Department will provide materials and assign a neighborhood for distribution at a convenient time.

Throughout March and April, Chandler firefighters will be at grocery stores, parks, schools, homeowners-association meetings and going door-to-door to spread the word about water safety.